"Europe´s only okonomi-yaki restaurant. Either you cook okonomi(jap.pizza) yourself on the teppan or be helped by the staff. Great value for those bored with sashimi and ramen."

- (philipp@saji.com) [February 8th 1999]

London

Ajimura CLOSED

Name:

Ajimura

Address:

51-53 Sheltonstreet, London WC2 / Covent Garden Tube

Phone:

0171 / 240 01 78

Fax:

0171 / 497 22 40

Opened:

Mon-Fri: noon - 2.30pm, Mon-Sat: 6-10.30pm

Review:

"CLOSED in NOV 1997 !"

London

Aki

Name:

Aki

Address:

182 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8EW

Phone:

(020) 7837-9281

Review:

"Izakaya Japanese bistro
"

- Kokomi [January 13th 2003]

London

Arisugawa CLOSED

Name:

Arisugawa

Address:

27 Percy Street, London W1/Tottenham court road tube

Phone:

0171 / 636 89 13

Fax:

0171 / 323 42 37

Opened:

Mon-Fri: 12.30-2.30pm, Mon-Sat: 6-10pm

Review:

" CLOSED !!!"

London

Asakusa

Name:

Asakusa

Address:

265 Eversholt Street, London, NW1

Phone:

(020)7388-8533

Opened:

Mon-Fri: 6pm - 11.30, Sat: 6pm -11pm

Review:

"Don´t be worried about the setting. The food is excellent and worth a tube ride to Mornington Crescent."

- THE SUSHI WORLD GUIDE CREW [April 10th 1999]

London

Asta

Name:

Asta

Address:

Beaumont House, 5 Middlesex Street, London

Phone:

(020) 7247-7065

Review:

"
"

- Kokomi [January 13th 2003]

London

Asuka

Name:

Asuka

Address:

Berkley Arcade,209A Baker Street, London NW1 / Baker Street tube

Phone:

(020) 7486-5026 / -7345

Fax:

(020) 7224 1741

Opened:

Mon-Fri: noon-2.30pm, Mon-Sat: 6-10.30pm

Reviews:

"Tatami rooms, quiet discreet atmosphere. Fine food for reasonable prices. Haru maki (spring rolls) are wonderful. Kushiyaki is great. Only a few vegetarian dishes. No extra bar but a trolley with sushi roves between tables during evenings."

"Very nice restaurant, good decor and ambience. We had the set menu for o23 which was very good food. We were the only non-Japanese customers which is probably a good sign."

"Prices are low, the service is impeccable and culinary standards are particularly high. The chef cooks and prepares everything at an open counter. Ebi Tempura is outstanding, vegetarian options are available."

"It is still serving food, despite other information."

- The Sushi World Guide Crew [April 17th 1998]

London

Chisou

Name:

Chisou

Address:

4 Princes Street, London, W1B 2LE

Phone:

(020) 7629-3931

Opened:

Mon-Sat: Noon - 2.30pm, 6pm - 10.30pm

Reviews:

"
"

- Kokomi [January 13th 2003]

"Excellent choice if you want traditional Japanese cuisine in the heart of London. Almost only Japanese customers plus a few regulars. The chef prepares fine sushi behind the counter and the menu offers delicious dishes like tuna tataki. "

- Sushi World Guide Crew [August 24th 2004]

London

Dai-chan

Name:

Dai-chan

Address:

18 Frith Street, London, W1V 5TS

Phone:

(020) 7494-3878

Review:

"
"

- Kokomi [January 13th 2003]

London

Daks Café Sushi Bar

Name:

Daks Café Sushi Bar

Address:

34 Jermyn Street, London, SW1

Phone:

(020) 7529-9806

Review:

"
"

- Kokomi [January 14th 2003]

London

Daruma-san

Name:

Daruma-san

Address:

356 Regents Park Road, London N3

Phone:

(020) 8343-2608

Review:

"
"

- Kokomi [January 14th 2003]

London

Defune

Name:

Defune

Address:

34 George Street, London, W1

Phone:

(020) 7935-8311

Opened:

Mon-Sat: Noon-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm, Sun: 6pm-11pm

Review:

"
"

- Kokomi (shinigamis_miko_07@hotmail.com) [January 14th 2003]

London

Donzoko

Name:

Donzoko

Address:

15 Kingly St., London W1

Phone:

(020) 7734-1974

Opened:

Mon-Fri: noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun: 5-10pm

Review:

"It´s a useful cheap lunch spot, at night it´s more like an izakaya (a japanese pub), No set dinners but dozens of individual dishes to choose from."

London

Edokko Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Name:

Edokko Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Address:

50 Red Lion Street, London WC1R 4PF

Phone:

(020) 7242-3490

Opened:

Open at lunch times only (no weekends)

Reviews:

"The sushi is top quality and the prices
(set meals) are very reasonable. The upper private seating area is rather small, but the quality of
the food and service makes up for this.
"

- Stephen Grayston (grayston@shindoryu.org) [July 13th 2002]

"Fantastic place to go. Great food,exceptional quality, one of the best japanese restaurant I've been to - and that is comparing it to those I've been to in Tokyo! The service is brilliant even when the japanese waiters/waitresses don't speak very fluent English. It's always packed with japanese people, and is fun to sit in an authetic japanese decor.
If the film 'Karate Kid' is one your childhood favourite, you got to visit this place, as it is the splitting image of Mr. Myagi's place and the sushi chef looks just like Mr.Myagi himself!
I love this place, if only it will open on weekend as well!
"

- Kabbage [January 5th 2003]

"The members of Essex Anglo-Japanese Society have just voted Edokko as 'Best Sushi Restaurant' in London.
"

"Sitting pretty in the heart of clubland, Fluid is a bar with an eye on
club culture. The decor is modern and industrial, on two floors,
providing an intimate atmosphere for the discerning clubber.
On the ground floor a mix of sofas and armchairs fight for space
with the retro Japanese arcade games, while the intimate
basement bar hosts an exciting blend of club nights and
multi-media offerings.
Open until 2a.m. the drinks list boasts a great Japanese bottled
beer selection, envigorating cocktails and a quirky fruit-driven
wine list. Fluid is targeted towards the serious drinker.
The chefs create fresh hand-made sushi at lunch time and evening
with a good choice of vegetarian pieces providing the perfect
accompaniment to the “chilled out” atmosphere.
"

"Have visited several kaiten sushi restaurantin London, but this is one of the worse
sushi I have ever eaten. The restaurant is run by chinese people, they have quite different way of
managing a restaurant. No service and presentation of the sushi not to mention the quality.
However, it was very crowded when I was there. Have your own visit and see if I was right.
"

- Steve Tan (stevet@dds.nl) [April 13th 2001]

"Actually one of the best sushi places we've been to. We go on every visit to London. For about 13.50 GPB all you can eat from the conyeyor and the noodle bar its unpretentious and fantastic value.
"

- Linus Atpug [Sept 25th 2003]

London

Ginnan

Name:

Ginnan Japanese Restaurant

Address:

Rosebery Court, Rosebery Avenue, London

Phone:

(020) 7278-0008

Reviews:

"Excellent lunch, very comfortable restaurant, esp. of working lunches."

- Dr. Sajeda Meghji (s.meghji@ucl.ac.uk) [April 3rd 1998]

"A very hidden restaurant that I found difficult to find, but worth it when you do!
I love the food here and find myself comming back time after time. All my mates love it too, which
is lucky as I keep dragging them back for more! The chefs appetisers are especially good and are a
surprize each time! A great place to go if you don't know much about Japanese Food as the staff
are very friendly and helpful. Not too expensive either. I love it!
"

- Izzy (Issobel@aol.com) [March 25th 2002]

London

Ginnan

Name:

Ginnan

Address:

1-2 Rosebery Court, 36A Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R

Phone:

(020) 7278-0008

Review:

"
"

London

Gonbei

Name:

Gonbei

Address:

151 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X

Phone:

(020) 7278-0619

Review:

"
"

- Kokomi [February 10th 2003]

London

Hamine CLOSED !

Name:

Hamine CLOSED !

Address:

84 Brewer Street, London W1 / Picadilly Circus tube

Phone:

(020) 7439-0785

Fax:

(020) 7287-1319

Opened:

Mon-Fri: noon-2.30am, Sat: noon-1.30am, Sun: noon-midnight

Review:

"One of the best noodle houses in London. Choose, order and pay first at counter. No credit cards. Japanese style noodle, dumpling and curry. You can hire the first floor for a karaoke party."

London

Harrod´s

Name:

Harrod´s

Address:

Harrod´s Food Department,Knightsbridge, London

Phone:

(020) 7730-1234 etxt.2203

Review:

"At Harrod´s you can find a sushi bar (branch of Noto) at the food department. Rather normal price. But you can also buy a lunchbox (medium 5.99 Pounds), which is perfect for a picnic in Hyde Park !"

"In the heart of Soho a very reasonable restaurant. Sushi Counter at the ground floor and tables downstairs."

- The Sushi World Guide Crew [April 17th 1998]

London

Hi Sushi

Name:

Hi Sushi Hampstead

Address:

16 Hampstead High Street, London NW3

Phone:

(020) 7794-2828

Review:

"
"

- Kokomi [February 11th 2003]

London

Hiroko

Name:

Hiroko

Address:

179-199 Holland Park Avenue, London Kensington Hilton

Phone:

(020) 7603-5003

Review:

"20 years old. Pot-cooked dishes, but fish is the strength. Sushi o la carte is expensive, better value is the sushi lunch."

London

I-thai

Name:

I-thai

Address:

31-35 Craven Hill Gardens, London, W2 3EA

Phone:

(020) 7298-9000

Review:

" A thai, french and japanese fusion
"

- Kokomi [January 13th 2003]

London

Ichi Riki

Name:

Ichi Riki Sushi House

Address:

17 B Strutton Ground, Victoria, London SW1 P 2HY

Phone:

(0207) 233-1701

Fax:

(0207) 931-8306

Opened:

Monday- Friday only!

Review:

"
Opened in January 1997.
Air-Conditioned basement restaurant serving traditional sushi and a variety of
other dishes,popular with local business men at lunchtime and with a loyal local following of an
evening.
"

- Paul Swindley ( ichiriki1@hotmail.com) [November 6th 2000]

London

Ichiban Sushi

Name:

Ichiban Sushi

Address:

58A Atlantic Road, London, SW9

Review:

"
"

- Kokomi [February 11th 2003]

London

Ikeda

Name:

Ikeda

Address:

30 Brook Street, London

Phone:

(020) 7629-2730

Review:

"Not as good since they redecorated and a little overpriced. Service is excellent when they are not too busy, although sometimes the kitchen can´t cope with a ´full´ house. Meals are satisfying. The clientel is largely Japanese. Bring your own atmosphere and you can have a pleasant and relaxing meal."

- (rjh@demon.net) [March 30th 1998]

London

Ikkyu

Name:

Ikkyu

Address:

67 Tottenham Court Road, London W1 / Goodge St. tube

Phone:

(020) 7636-9280

Opened:

Mon-Fri: noon-2.30pm, Mon-Fri,Sun: 6-10.30pm , closed sat.

Reviews:

"Robatayaki. It has a longer menu and tastes more authentic than the new branch in Chinatown (see there). Over 40 ryori(one-pot cooking) dishes like nikku jyaga. Not cheap but reasonable priced for the quality."

"Ikkyu is not related to Ikkyu of Chinatown.
In fact, they are millions of miles apart. This is a purveyor of real Japanese food, the one in
Chinatown is a terrible tourist trap."

- (simona.com@bigmailbox.net) [March 1st 2002]

"
"

London

Ikkyu (2)

Name:

Ikkyu of Chinatown

Address:

7-8 Newport Place, London WC1 / Leicester Squ. tube

Phone:

(020) 7439-3554

Fax:

(020) 7734-1503

Reviews:

"Sushi bar, regular stools and a tatame room for 10. Try the lunchboxes. A useful place for pre- and post shopping or cinema dining. They also offer all-you-can-eat."

- THE SUSHI WORLD GUIDE CREW [April 10th 1999]

"The food here is terrible. Do not get confused by the name: it has nothing to do
with the excellent Ikkyu on Tottenham Court Road.
"

- (simona.com@bigmailbox.net) [March 1st 2002]

London

Inaho

Name:

Inaho

Address:

4 Hereford Road, London W2 / Bayswater tube

Phone:

(020) 7221-8495

Opened:

Mon-Fri: 12.30-2.30pm, Mon-Sat: 7-11pm

Review:

"Tiny restaurant with short menu. What is offered is cooked well and at reasonable prices. Quaint, cosy and popular."

London

Isaribi

Name:

Isaribi

Address:

134 Wardour Street, London

Phone:

(020) 7437-3027

Opened:

Noon-2.30pm, 6pm - 11pm

London

Isohama

Name:

Isohama

Address:

312 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1 / Victoria tube

Phone:

(020) 7834-2145

Fax:

(020) 7233 7743

Review:

"Close to Victoria station. Best values are set lunches. Fine menu, shame about the surroundings."

London

Itsu (2)

Name:

Itsu

Address:

103 Wardour Street (Soho), London W1V 3TD

Phone:

(020) 7479-4794

Fax:

(020) 7479-4795

Opened:

Mon-Fri: Noon -3.30pm, 6pm-11pm, Sat: Noon-Midnight,Sun: Noon-10pm

Reviews:

" Very trendy restaurant, very nice interior. Not so much different sushi, quality
was not special and quite expensive. Come for the ambiance not for the sushi.
"

- Steve Tan ( stevet@dds.nl) [April 13th 2001]

"Second outlet of Itsu.It is noisier and frequented by younger people compared to the original Itsu. The Kaitenrestaurant offers five different plates (White:£1.95, Red:2.50,Black:2.75,Silver: 2.95,Gold:3.45). 'New Style Sashimi', 'Fresh crab with chili dip' and 'Spiced tuna' are excellent. 'Tofu and sweetcorn roll', 'Shiitake and sesame', 'Prawns and green beans', 'Prawns and asian pesto' and 'Coriander-crawfish handroll' are also worth a try. For soups they serve chicken-coconut, chicken-gyoza-spinach, shiitake-quaileggs,organic-salmon-miso.
For drinks its also selfservice out of the large refrigerators on one wall (like in a supermarket). For hot sake and tea there is a selfservice station. It certainly is worth going there, though not for traditional sushi, but the nouvelle Japanese inventions (which are constantly changed iver the months).
"

"This is the newest and most expensive of the kaiten restaurants in London. They mix traditional sushi with some pretty unusual dishes of various kinds. The food is interesting and very good. It is a pleasure to sit by the conveyor belt and watch the plates with exciting food pass you by. The fish is fresh and there unlike most other places in London they only have a few plates on the belt ensuring the food being really fresh. The desserts are various kinds of sorbets, ice creams and fresh fruit. I can recommend this restaurant if you are up for something new and interesting and if you can put up with 20 pounds a head for a meal. However if you are a traditionalist or dislike trendy and pretentious sushi places, t´su is problably not for you."

- Sven Junkergard (sjunkergard@mail.amsinc.com) [January 10th 1999

"T´su changed its name to Itsu because customers had problems with pronouncation. It is the same place and offers an excellent quality of kaiten. It is not classical sushi (though they offer maguro, sake and ebi) but another ´Nouvelle Japanese´ how I would call it. They have four different prices for their plates (white is 2.50 pounds, red is 2.95, black is 3.25, gold is 3.50) Try ´seared salmon sushi with sesame seeds´ for 2.50, have ´beef carpaccio with tsu herb pesto´ for 2.95, then a plain ´tuna sushi´ for 3.25, have an excellent ´seared tuna with ginger mustard sauce´ and finish with a ´mango brandy snap´ for dessert. Don´t forget to count your plates, it is not the cheapest place but worth it (forget the spinach with sesame sauce,too much sauce). "

- THE SUSHI WORLD GUIDE CREW [April 10th 1999]

"Itsu is still excellent. It is not classical sushi (though they offer maguro, sake and ebi) but another ´Nouvelle Japanese´ how I would call it. They have four different prices (which haven't changed for more than a year!) for their plates (White is 2.50
pounds, Red is 2.95, Black is 3.25, Gold is 3.50). Try ´crab avocado sushi´ for 2.50, have ´beef carpaccio with tsu herb pesto´ for 2.95, then a
plain ´tuna sushi´ for 3.25, have an excellent ´seared tuna with ginger mustard sauce´ for 3.50 and finish with a ´Pineapple-Coconut or a creme brulee' for dessert. Other dishes worth mentioning are 'Marinated salmon and chives', a nice 'smoked fish roll' and hot dishes like 'Bonito duck broth' or 'Beef and black
beans in a mango sauce'. The hot dishes are on little stoves on the kaiten. Behind the counter three chefs are constantly preparing fresh dishes (as well as some dishes are pre-prepared in a different kitchen) and
put them on the kaiten. As there is always a constant flow of customers, most dishes hardly make one round. For drinks they offer all sorts of soft
drinks as well as beer, sake and a good wine list. Don´t forget to count your plates, it is not the cheapest place but definitely worth it. As they don't take reservations, they give you a beeper and you can wait in the upstairs bar."

"Don´t expect authentic japanese food in this former pub, they serve standard bento boxes, sushi plates and noodle soup."

London

Japanese Restaurant

Name:

Japanese Restaurant & Karaoke Bar

Address:

19 Percy Street, London W1

Phone:

(020) 7436-4139

Review:

"Sushi Bar, Karaoke, Take away."

London

Jin Kichi

Name:

Jin Kichi

Address:

73 Heath Street, London NW3 / Hampstead tube

Phone:

(020) 7794 6158

Opened:

Mon,Wed-Sun:6-11.30pm, Sat-Sun:noon-2.30pm

Review:

"Mainly a grill with a wide variety of skewers like standard yakitori, liver, pork, shishamo, delicious flavors cooked to perfection on the grill in the centre of the ground-floor dining area. Excellent for a round of diff. skewers"

London

Kanpai

Name:

Kanpai

Address:

26 Penton Street, London, N1

Phone:

(020) 7833-1380

Review:

"
"

London

Kikuchi

Name:

Kikuchi

Address:

14 Hanway Street, London, W1T

Phone:

(020) 7637-7720

Review:

"
"

London

Koi

Name:

Koi

Address:

Le palace gate, London, W8

Phone:

(020) 7581-8778

London

Komatsu

Name:

Komatsu Sushi Bar & Cafe

Address:

40 Great Windmill Street, London W1V 7PA

Phone:

(020) 7287-5298

Opened:

Mon-Sunday

Review:

"Sushi Bar and Take away."

London

Koto

Name:

Koto

Address:

The Grange Holborn Hotel , 50-60 Southampton Row, London, WC1B

Phone:

(020) 7831-9244

Review:

"
"

London

Kulu Kulu

Name:

Kulu Kulu

Address:

76 Brewer St., London W1

Phone:

(020) 7734-7316

Fax:

(020) 7734-6507

Opened:

Mon-Fri: noon-2.30pm/ 5-10pm Sat: noon-4pm/5-10pm closed Sund.

Reviews:

"Another kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi place. Each dish you take from the belt usually holds two pieces of sushi. The kaiten constantly being overlooked by the chefs to fulfil also special requests. Three prices (1.20,1.80,2.40) are making things easy for the customer. At the end your plates are counted and you pay by the door. Nonsmoking and takeaway service"

" Small kaiten restaurant, but an A+. You have to try their oester, delicious.
Quality and assortment are very rich and for good money. It makes any sushi lover smiles....
"

- Steve Tan (stevet@dds.nl) [April 13th 2001]

London

Kura

Name:

Kura

Address:

3/4 Park Close, London, SW1X

Phone:

(020) 7581-1820

Review:

"
"

London

Little Japan

Name:

Little Japan

Address:

32 Thurloe Street, London, SW7

Review:

"
"

London

Makiyaki

Name:

Makiyaki

Address:

149, Merton Road, Wimbledon,London SW19 1ED

Phone:

(020) 8540-3113

Review:

"Opened in July 2002.
Fantastic authentic little restaurant. Sit at the bar and watch the sushi made.
Very reasonable and friendly. I used to live in Tokyo and so glad to have found this on my
doorstep.
"

- John Flemming (johnflemming@blueyonder.co.uk) [August 9th 2002]

London

Masako

Name:

Masako

Address:

6-8 Christopher´s Place,London W1

Phone:

(020) 7486-1399

Fax:

(020) 7935-9752

Opened:

Mon-Sat: noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm, closed Sund.

Review:

"Good service and nice location, but quite poor quality of food"

London

Matsu

Name:

Matsu

Address:

558 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PL

Phone:

(020) 8983-3528

Review:

"
"

London

Matsuri

Name:

Matsuri

Address:

15 Bury Street, London SW1 / Picadilly Circus tube

Phone:

(020) 7839 1101

Fax:

(020) 7930 7010

Opened:

Mon-Sat:noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm

Review:

"Teppanyaki is good, set lunches are good value, wine list is poor and too expensive."

London

Matsuri (2)

Name:

Matsuri (2)

Address:

71 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6EA,

Phone:

(020) 7430-1970

Fax:

(020) 7430-1971

Opened:

Mon-Fri: 12-3pm ,6pm-9.30pm, Sat: Noon-3pm,6pm-9pm

Review:

"
Gorgeous sushi that puts most of the stuff in London to shame, even if it does come at a price. (And Kurokawa the chef is a cutie!)
"

- Isobel (mizzibelle@hotmail.com) [February 13th 2003]

London

Misato

Name:

Misato

Address:

11 Wardour St., London W1

Phone:

(020) 7734-0808

Opened:

Daily: Noon-3pm , 6-10.30pm

Reviews:

"Budget branch of Miyama with good quality (bargain bento boxes as well as well cut sashimi)"

"This place is great. I havent tried many other Japanese joints in London yet but
this place has some of the best tempura I have tasted period, and lots of it too (go for a lunch
time special). It has better Californian roll than 95% of the restaurants I ate at in San
Francisco, although the size of the pieces is smaller, but hey - its cheap enough to order 12
pieces.
Go here for lunch, get the tempura special and some roll, and expect to come away with change from
£10 and thats after the tip.
"

"Sushi bar, tatami room, main dining area. Menu has only basic translations into english, most customers are japanese. The food is of the finest quality you´ll find in London, but prices are daunting."

"Again a Kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi place. The quality of the sushi varies, especially with the westernised versions. It´s not a must.Whereas the original Moshi Moshi (Unit24 at Liverpool Street Station) is fabulous."

"Eat-as-much-as-you-like teppan-yaki is Musha´s evening speciality. As well as teppan they have a long, varied menu. Dishes marked with ´J´ ´may be an aquired taste´ warns the menu."

"It is still serving food, despite other information !"

- The Sushi World Guide Crew [April 17th 1998]

London

My Tomo Noodle and Sushi Bar

Name:

My Tomo Noodle and Sushi Bar

Address:

70, Cannon Street, London EC4N 6AE

Phone:

(0207) 248-3034

Opened:

Mon - Fri: 11am - 9pm

Review:

"Their food are absolutely fabulous,services are great too, you get free green tea as soon as sit down on the table and their price is cheap in the city, no wonder they're always packed at lunch time.
"

- Amy (phan-luu@hotmail.co.uk) [June 26th 2007]

London

Nakamura

Name:

Nakamura

Address:

31 Marylebone Road, London, W13

Phone:

(020) 7935-2931

Review:

"
"

London

Nambu-tei

Name:

Nambu-tei

Address:

209A Baker Street, London, NW1

Phone:

(020) 7935-2931

Review:

"
"

London

Nippon Tuk

Name:

Nippon Tuk

Address:

165 Draycott Avenue, London SW3

Phone:

(020) 7589-8464

Fax:

(020) 7589-8465

Opened:

Mon-Sat: noon-3pm, 6-11pm

Reviews:

"Strange Japanese-Danish mixture. The menu is split between sushi,sashimi and smorrebrod. The mixture on the menu is worth a try in a restaurant with a modern rustic look."

"The restaurant is being renovated and will open again sometiem in May 1999 together with the adjacent Cafe O."

- THE SUSHI WORLD GUIDE CREW [April 10th 1999]

London

Nippon Tuk

Name:

Nippon Tuk

Address:

Hilton London Metropole, 225 Edgware Rd, London,W2 1JU

Phone:

+ 44 (0) 207 616 6496

Fax:

+ 44 (0) 207 616 7312

Review:

"Opened in March 2004.When visiting this restaurant I was blown away with view, situated on the 23rd floor of the Hilton London Metropole you can see all over London.
Whilst enjoying the view I was served what can be described as some of the freshest Sashimi I have tasted in a long time, the Salmon was a dream!
The sushi was beautifully presented and equally tasty.
A must for anyone with a love for London and Sushi.
"

- Dino Portelli (portelli-dino@aramark.co.uk) [Mai 10th 204]

Link:

London

Nobu

Name:

Nobu

Address:

19 Old Park Lane ,London W1Y 4LB

Phone:

(020) 7447-4747

Fax:

(020) 7447-4749

Opened:

Mon-Fri: nonn - 2.15pm, 6pm - 10.30pm, Sat: 6pm - 10.30pm

Reviews:

"Very stylish and quite expensive but very inventive Japanese cuisine. Try the ´Omakase´ (Chef´s choice) for 50 pounds."

"Nobu is far from being a traditional Japanese restaurant. I would call it ´Nouvelle Japanese´. They do serve sushi but all other items on the menu are very different (though very tasteful) from classical Japanese cuisine. Starters like ´yellowtail with jalapeno and coriander´ or´Yellowtail tartar with caviar´ are really excellent dishes. ´Unagi Donburi´ a classic Japanese dish (eel on a bed of rice) is great. ´Spicy chicken skewer´ tastes more like tandoori (or peruvian, where Mr. Matsuhisa worked for years). The personal is attentive, but only one or two Japanese are working there. The wine list is excellent. It is VERY EXPENSIVE. So beware."

"Not a restaurant but their sushi boxes are excellent value and can be found almost everywhere in London. There is a vegetarian and a deluxe box with a few pieces of nigiri and a few maki rolls at five pounds. The sushi is suprisingly fresh and nice. I have no idea how they manage to ship the sushi across London to all these sandwhich shops and keep it fresh and nice until you pick it up during your lunch hour."

- Sven Junkergard (sjunkerg@mail.amsinc.com) [January 10th 1999]

London

Saki

Name:

Saki Japanese Restaurant

Address:

82 Queensway, London, W2 3L

Phone:

(020) 7229-7377,7229-2234

Reviews:

"Great sushi and teriyaki. Close to most common hotels. Large sushi around 12 Pounds. Possible to order a la carte. Enjoy !"

- Lennart Bergström

"For anyone who's had real sushi, prepared to be disappointed. Quality is just slightly better than Yo! Sushi, but significantly more expensive.
"

- Kayvon Pirestani [October 27th 2002]

London

Shogun

Name:

Shogun

Address:

Basement of Brittania Hotel, Adams Row, London W1 / Bond Street tube

Phone:

(020) 7493-1255 / -1877

Opened:

Tue-Sund: 6pm - 11pm.

Review:

"Looks like a samurai fortress. Each set dinner has six clearly annotated, beautifully presented courses. Food comes in good-sized portions, quality is excellent, prizes are reasonable."

"Famous and expensive. Food and service are unbeatable. Set lunches offer an affordable way of experiencing the menu."

London

Sushi Bar Gen

Name:

Sushi Bar Gen

Address:

243 West End Lane, London NW6

Phone:

(020) 7431-4031

Fax:

(020) 7431-1286

Opened:

Daily:noon-3pm, 6-11pm

Reviews:

"The menu list a bit of everything- sushi,sashimi, tempura, yakitori, katsu, noodles. Raw fish is the forte and prices are low if you stick to the setmeals, otherwise your bill will rise quickly"

"It still is in operation, despite other information !"

- The Sushi World Guide Crew [April 17th 1998]

London

Sushi Bar Gen (2)

Name:

Sushi Bar Gen

Address:

585 Fulham Road, London SW6

Phone:

(020) 7610-2120

Review:

"The menu list a bit of everything- sushisashimi, tempura, yakitor, katsu, noodles. Raw fish is the forte and prices are low."

London

Sushi Box

Name:

Sushi Box

Address:

110 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London

Phone:

020 7736 5766

Fax:

020 7736 5409

Review:

"
Opnend in September 2000.
We have combined a traditional fish mongers with a sushi bar to generate a new
concept. We have seating capacity of only 14. We have an excellent resident Japanese chef, EICO
KANO, who has already established a devote following of sushi gourmets. Our resident and guest
chefs, including master chefs that have prepared sushi for the Emperor of Japan, have all commented
that they have never worked with such fresh fish. Our current record is Turbot, Sea Bass, Mackerel
and Brill on the plate within five hours of being caught. We source fresh tuna straight from boats
in Perth Western Australia and can have in on the plate within 24 hours. Our chefs only use the
best quality rice freshly prepared. The combination is a must for dedicated sushi lovers. Our
prices are very reasonable 2 pieces Toro Nigri = £3.00, 2 Pieces Salmon Nigri = £1.50. California
Rolls (6 pieces) from £3.00. We do not have a license and we are happy for you to bring your own
booze. Minimal corkage. We ha!
ve a thriving takeaway business
"

- John Morgan ( sushi_box@yahoo.co.uk) [November 15th 2000]

London

Sushi Hiro

Name:

Sushi Hiro

Address:

1 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road, London W5

Phone:

(020) 8896-3175

Fax:

(020) 8896-3209

Opened:

Tue-Sun: 11am - 2pm, 4.30pm-9.30pm

Review:

"This is a straight Japanese sushi place with great quality at reasonable prices and well worth a trip to Ealing."

London

Sushi Wong CLOSED !

Name:

Sushi Wong CLOSED !

Address:

38cd Kensington Church Street, London

Phone:

(0207) 937-5007

Fax:

(0207) 937-0670

Opened:

Mon-Fri Noon-3pm,6pm-11pm, Sat: Noon-11pm, Sun: 6pm-10pm

Review:

"
Authentic Japanese Cuisine, highly rated London Japanese restaurant. Good reviews, a must
for all Japanese food lovers.
"

- Kim and Lim (SushiWongLondon@aol.com) [November 6th 2000]

London

Sushi-Say

Name:

Sushi-Say

Address:

33B Walm Lane, London NW2

Phone:

(020) 8459-7512

Opened:

Tue-Sun: 6-10.30pm

Review:

"An extensive menu offers modern, innovative food. Run by chef/owner Katsuhara Shimizu, which used to work at Wakaba. Besides the tempura all dishes are of excellent quality. Sushi-Say is worth visiting for its unusual Japanese dishes."

London

Taro

Name:

Taro

Address:

61 Brewer Street, London W1

Phone:

(020) 7734-5826

Fax:

(020) 7287-7093

Review:

"Nice small restaurant, easy to find, near Chinatown in London. The interior is simply, personal is very kind. Miso soup was excellent, nigiri sushi was average. Maguro was not very fresh. The price was midle ranged. Recommended in case of big hunger.
"

- Peter Tibaut (peter.tibaut@moj.net) [March 16th 2004]

London

Tatsuso

Name:

Tatsuso

Address:

32 Broadgate Circle, London EC2 / Liverpool street tube

Phone:

(020) 7638-5863

Fax:

(020) 7638-5864

Opened:

Lunch: 11h30am - 2h30pm; Dinner: 6h30pm - 9h45pm. Sat/Sun closed

Review:

"Ground floor with teppan yaki, basement houses business-like restaurant. Very good quality but very expensive, mainly business people with expense accounts."

London

Ten Ten Tei

Name:

Ten Ten Tei

Address:

56 Brewer Street, London W1 / Picadilly Circus tube

Phone:

(020)7287-1738

Fax:

(020) 7434-2352

Review:

"All around menu with sashimi, yakitori, tempura, ramen. Another branch is the Kulu Kulu"

London

Tokyo Diner

Name:

Tokyo Diner

Address:

2 Newport Place, London WC2 / Leicester tube

Phone:

(020) 7287-8777

Fax:

(020)7434-1415

Opened:

Daily from noon to midnight

Reviews:

"Sushi and sashimi portions are smallish, salmon fry bento and donburi dishes are ok. Prices are low, making this a great place for beginners. No bookings, No Credit Cards."

"Small like an Original, cheap, good eat, and fast service. I will go there every time i am in London."

- Eduard Laera (eduard.laera@munich.netsurf.de)

London

Touzai

Name:

Touzai

Address:

147-14 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London

Phone:

(020) 7739-4505

Opened:

Mon-Sat: Noon -11pm

- Sai To (info@touzai.co.uk) [December 21st 2000]

London

Tsukushi CLOSED

Name:

Tsukushi

Address:

11 Kentish Town Road, London NW1 / Camden Town tube

Phone:

(020) 7267-1086

Opened:

Mon-Sat: 6-10pm

Review:

"CLOSED since November 1997 !"

- The Sushi World Guide Crew [April 17th 1998]

London

T´su (see ITSU !)

Name:

T´su (see ITSU !)

Address:

118 Draycott Avenue, London SW 3

Phone:

(020)7584-5522

Fax:

(020) 7581-8716

Opened:

Mon-Fri: 6pm - 11pm, Sat: noon - 11pm

Reviews:

"Kaiten (conveyor belt) restaurant with unusual dishes. Not always pure Japanese but an interesting mixture of Japanese and Western appeal."

"This is the newest and most expensive of the kaiten restaurants in London. They mix traditional sushi with some pretty unusual dishes of various kinds. The food is interesting and very good. It is a pleasure to sit by the conveyor belt and watch the plates with exciting food pass you by. The fish is fresh and there unlike most other places in London they only have a few plates on the belt ensuring the food being really fresh. The desserts are various kinds of sorbets, ice creams and fresh fruit. I can recommend this restaurant if you are up for something new and interesting and if you can put up with 20 pounds a head for a meal. However if you are a traditionalist or dislike trendy and pretentious sushi places, t´su is problably not for you."

- Sven Junkergard (sjunkergard@mail.amsinc.com) [January 10th 1999]

London

Wagamama

Name:

Wagamama

Address:

4a Streatham Street (off Coptic str), London WC1A 1JB

Phone:

(020) 7323-9223

Fax:

(020) 7323-9224

Opened:

Mon-Sat:noon-11pm, Sun:12.30-10pm

Reviews:

"The WAGAMAMA is not just a restaurant, it´s a philosophy. Healthy food for healthy people. You have to queue for about 30 min. but it´s worth it, even it is not traditional cuisine. Superb bowls of ramen, soba and udon. Six restaurants so far in London and one in Dublin, Republic of Ireland."

"The WAGAMAMA restaurants are not classical Japanese restaurants, but offer excellent dishes based on Japanese Cuisine."

"Almost as popular as the main branch on Streatham Street. A visit here is much more relaxing. When you enter you pass by the huge kitchen where dozens of cooks are preparing noodle dishes of all kinds, following the stairs down you enter the huge dining area, where they serve great noodle dishes as well as yakitori and teriyaki. No reservations taken in this Soho place."

"The food is fresh an well prepared and offers a chnce to try exotic concoctions. Hamachi kama teriyaki (grilled head of yellowtail), hiyashi somen. The food is very good, but the portions are too tiny for the price."

"We had Sushi/Tempura bento boxes from ATAMI for about 7 Pounds, great food, brilliant value and a selection of about 20 boxes most cheaper than the Sushi. Seating is difficult at crowded times."

- Adam Spencer (ads1@soton.ac.uk) [February 6th 1998]

"I'm sorry to say that since December 2002, the Noto Sushi Bar has become a 'Kaiten' establisment. It has lost the old atmosphere, and put the prices up dramatically. Size of the portions have reduced greatly, and extra seating has been putting in making for a very uncomfortable place indeed. Sad, very sad.
"

- Stephen grayston (grayston@shindoryu.org) [February 13th 2003]

London

Yo! Sushi/Yo! Below

Name:

Yo! Sushi/Yo! Below

Address:

52 Poland Street, London

Phone:

(020) 7287-0443 and (020) 7439-3660

Fax:

(020) 7287-2324

Opened:

noon - midnight

Reviews:

"Longest sushi bar in the world (60m) with a conveyor belt (kaiten) serving 130 guests. For drinks service robots are moving around the restaurant where you can take your drink while the robot moves. You can choose sushi (2 pieces) from 5 different price categories. Therefore the plates have 5 different colors matching the prices(lime:1.30, blue 1.60, purple 1.90, orange 2.50, pink 3.5o). There is also a list with specials behind the counter where you can order from the chefs clams (pink) or salmon/avocado handrolls (orange)etc. This is high tech sushi at its best.Depending at what time you arrive, you have to queue, no reservations taken"

"Still a funny place for a late night sushi feast."

- The Sushi World Guide Crew [April 17th 1998]

"Yo! Below is the basemant part of YO! Sushi. Not as crowded as the Ground floor."

London

Yoshino

Name:

Yoshino

Address:

5, Piccadilly Place, London, W1V 9PD

Phone:

(0171) 287-1733

Review:

"Doesn't appear on many lists and found it by accident. On a side street off Picadilly (north side). Small sushi bar on ground floor, tables on ground and first floor. Cosy little place, good service, simple but tasty sushi - will be returning.
"

- Gary (gary@netgio.com) [February 11th 2003]

London

Yuzo

Name:

Yuzo The Sushi Bar

Address:

5 Monmouth Street, London

Phone:

(020) 7836-3734

Opened:

Mon-Thur: noon-3.30pm, 6pm-11pm, Fri-Sat: noon-11pm,closed sund.

Review:

"Mainly sushi prepared at the tiny sushi bar in the basement of this restaurant with two other floors. The sushi bar is run by an Arab sushi chef called Mohammed. The quality of the fish is good, though the portions are quite tiny. Prices for two pieces vary from 2 pounds - 5 pounds. The interior looks a bit like a 50´s bar in a french film and it seems fashion people from around like the place. The service is fast and nice and they offer private functions and other bookings."

London

Zipangu

Name:

Zipangu Japanese Noodle Restaurant

Address:

8 Little Newport Street, London WC2H 7JJ

Phone:

(020) 7437-5042

Opened:

Mon-Sat: Noon - 11.30pm,Sun: Noon - 10.30pm

Reviews:

"Zipangu is a little noodle restaurant with every dish for less than 3.50. Convenient if your feet are tired from walking in the area around Leicester Sq."

"Despite other information it's not closed and has evolved into much more than a noodle bar! Check it out!"